Specific Instructions For Each Day Are Posted To Google Classroom!
Please Email Mr. Scribner (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org) for more information, questions,
or to schedule a time to get individual help! Have Fun and Good Luck!
Code.Org Express Course Introduction:
(Excerpt taken directly from https://code.org/educate/curriculum/express-course)Computer Science Fundamentals Express is a 30+ hour course designed for 9-18-year-old students (with an option for pre-readers). It can be taught once a week in a tech class or an after-school club, integrated as a unit in a longer technology class, or used as an intro unit in a computer science class.
Students learn to create computer programs that will help them learn to collaborate with others, develop problem-solving skills, and persist through difficult tasks. They will study programming concepts, computational thinking, digital citizenship, and develop interactive games or stories they can share.
Students learn to create computer programs that will help them learn to collaborate with others, develop problem-solving skills, and persist through difficult tasks. They will study programming concepts, computational thinking, digital citizenship, and develop interactive games or stories they can share.
The course teaches the foundational concepts of programming using drag and drop blocks rather than a programming language such as JavaScript or Python. Blocks are an easier way to get started and many top Universities today begin their classes with block-based programming.
The Express Course combines the concepts taught in basic courses but in an accelerated fashion designed for older students.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Sign in to your Code.Org Account (See Instructions Below For Information):
a. SIGN IN TO YOUR TECH FREIRE GOOGLE GMAIL ACCOUNT
a. SIGN IN TO YOUR TECH FREIRE GOOGLE GMAIL ACCOUNT
b. GO TO CODE.ORG AND CLICK "SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE+"
c. GO TO CODE.ORG/JOIN AND USE CLASS CODE (See Mr. S)
Step 2: Go To Your "Code Studio" and click on the EXPRESS COURSE
Step 3: Begin working on the online levels with the class. Please use your time to review the UNPLUGGED Levels, but move on to the online material in class. The Express Course should be completed by the end of the marking period, either in class or as homework. Please use your time at home to show your family what you are working on. Your homework assignment is to "TEACH" someone in your family to code!
ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Scholars will learn basic computer programming using Code.Org online. Scholars will understand the basic vocabulary used in programming. Scholars will also be able to explain why it is important for everyone to learn to code and how it can provide equity in our society.
Scholars will sign up for accounts on Code. Org and begin working through the program online. Scholars will then click on the EXPRESS COURSE and begin working on the Stages found there. These stages will review topics and ideas from the Star Wars levels, and allow Scholars to begin to learn about loops, if-then statements, and how math and algorithms are incorporated into programming.
VOCABULARY
Step 3: Begin working on the online levels with the class. Please use your time to review the UNPLUGGED Levels, but move on to the online material in class. The Express Course should be completed by the end of the marking period, either in class or as homework. Please use your time at home to show your family what you are working on. Your homework assignment is to "TEACH" someone in your family to code!
ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Scholars will learn basic computer programming using Code.Org online. Scholars will understand the basic vocabulary used in programming. Scholars will also be able to explain why it is important for everyone to learn to code and how it can provide equity in our society.
Scholars will sign up for accounts on Code. Org and begin working through the program online. Scholars will then click on the EXPRESS COURSE and begin working on the Stages found there. These stages will review topics and ideas from the Star Wars levels, and allow Scholars to begin to learn about loops, if-then statements, and how math and algorithms are incorporated into programming.
VOCABULARY
Decompose: Break a problem down into smaller pieces
Pattern Matching: Finding similarities between things
Abstraction: Pulling out specific differences to make one solution work for multiple problems
Loop: Repeating a step, or series of steps over, or again.
Algorithm: A series of steps to complete a task
Program: An algorithm is written for a computer or machine to complete a task(s)
Code: Language used to create a program for computers or machines to understand
Objective(s): (SWBAT) uses an online tutorial to facilitate learning how to create, debug, and share programs written in different programming languages. This training not only helps students create, collaborate, and develop problem-solving skills, but it allows them to work collaboratively on projects and design games, applications, and ultimately understand how to program for more advanced robotics in future classes and careers.
Essential Questions
How can I create computer programs to solve problems? What careers are available to people in Computer Science? How does equity exist in different computer science career fields? How do I collaborate to debug or improve computer programs for games, applications, and other projects?
Academic Standards PA SAS (BCIT) / ISTE / CSTA / NGSS / PA Career & Work
Standard(s): 15.4.12.H Use programming languages to develop logical thinking and problem solving skills
Pattern Matching: Finding similarities between things
Abstraction: Pulling out specific differences to make one solution work for multiple problems
Loop: Repeating a step, or series of steps over, or again.
Algorithm: A series of steps to complete a task
Program: An algorithm is written for a computer or machine to complete a task(s)
Code: Language used to create a program for computers or machines to understand
Objective(s): (SWBAT) uses an online tutorial to facilitate learning how to create, debug, and share programs written in different programming languages. This training not only helps students create, collaborate, and develop problem-solving skills, but it allows them to work collaboratively on projects and design games, applications, and ultimately understand how to program for more advanced robotics in future classes and careers.
Essential Questions
How can I create computer programs to solve problems? What careers are available to people in Computer Science? How does equity exist in different computer science career fields? How do I collaborate to debug or improve computer programs for games, applications, and other projects?
Academic Standards PA SAS (BCIT) / ISTE / CSTA / NGSS / PA Career & Work
Standard(s): 15.4.12.H Use programming languages to develop logical thinking and problem solving skills
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